Captain's Log

Sailing in Hawaii: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Adventures If you’re looking for an unforgettable sailing adventure, Hawaii is the place to be. With its crystal-clear waters, stunning beaches, and incredible wildlife, Hawaii offers an experience like no other. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best sailing adventures that Hawaii has to offer,…

Humpback whales Northern Pacific Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are migratory mammals that travel long distances every year between their feeding and breeding grounds. The northern Pacific population of humpback whales, which includes whales that migrate to Hawaii, feed in the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the North Pacific Ocean during the summer months, and breed in the warm,…

How Do Dolphins Sleep? Discover the Mystery of Oahu’s Marine Life While cruising the sparkling blue waters of Oahu with MANA Cruises, we have the pleasure of encountering Hawaiian spinner dolphins almost every day. These magnificent marine mammals, a highlight for any Oahu cruise or Hawaii ocean tour, bring endless joy to our guests along…

Chartering a boat in Hawaii shouldn’t be a difficult process, but with the increase in tour companies and everything seemingly returning to normal post COVID… it seems to have become a muddied process! In general, private charter yacht experiences can offer a more personalized and exclusive experience than some other types of boat tours. We…

Why can MANA only accommodate 6 passengers maximum? We get asked this question often, and we’d like to clarify and make it easy to understand!   Our vessels are limited to accommodating up to 6 passengers due to the requirements of the Jones Act and the MARAD Waiver. The vessels all vary in size, but are rated to carry…

To define each: Private Charter: Our Private Charter options provide a chartered yacht for up to six passengers, with a Captain and Mate included.  All Private Charters are at a set rate, no matter the passenger count (up to six).  Private Charters allow guests more flexibility with the day’s schedule and activities. Private Charters are most…

Hawaii is home to a diverse array of animal species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world! Here are 10 interesting animals that can be found in the island’s lush wildlife: The ‘Iwa, or great frigatebird is a large, graceful seabird – that happens to be the bird seen in our company logo! …

Aloha,  Welcome to MANA Cruises’ new Captain’s Log! A captain’s log, also known as a ship’s log or vessel’s log, is a record of a ship’s activities and movements kept by the ship’s captain or other designated officer. The log typically includes information about the ship’s location, course, speed, and weather conditions, as well as any notable…

We started spring off with a bang! Beautiful Yellow Fin Tuna on the table for the family. Ending a midday snorkel this guy decided to gobble up a 9 inch skirted hawaiian speed lure.

Epic ono crushed the short corner chrome head on the way to our first marker. What a great fight, beautiful morning, and epic catch. Congratulations and we like the no smile style! Aloha and mahalo!

What a beautiful blue fin trevally also known as an ‘Omilu. Great catch and great fight. Glad we were able to release this guy – full grown these hard fighters can grow to 25+ lbs. Let’s go summer! Hoping for more – congrats!

Mana Cruises and Charters Operates Three Small Vessels in Waikīkī and Ko Olina Mana Cruises and Charters, founded in 2017, focuses on sustainability and personal experiences for its guests. “We’re here to be exemplary models of what responsible tourism can be, what it looks like, and what it is when it’s grown straight from the…